Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 86.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $307,987 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Lafayette, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  77.7% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% higher

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